CRETE, NE · Saline County
CRETE, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CRETE, CITY OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CRETE, CITY OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Nebraska’s official records. Always confirm current status with Nebraska before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- NE3115104
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 7,566
- Service connections
- 2,722
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
CRETE, CITY OF is among the 24 largest community water systems in Nebraska, serving 7,566 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 1995 and 1998, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1998.
None of the 2 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
November 1, 1998 – November 30, 1998
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 1995 – October 31, 1995
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 1998 – November 30, 1998 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 1995 – October 31, 1995 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 31, 1996State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- November 1, 1995State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- October 31, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- October 25, 1995State Public Notification received4 linked violations
Common questions
Is CRETE, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CRETE, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is CRETE, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CRETE, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CRETE, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CRETE, CITY OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
OURADA, TOM
402-826-4312
CRETE, NE 68333-0086